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Pearl Potential — Andrew Collins of Green Ocean Foundation shows a native oyster to Greystones marine biologist Daniel Lazell and his daughter during the project’s launch at the harbour.
The Green Ocean oyster reintroduction project has expanded to Greystones Harbour Marina in Co Wicklow, over two years after it was initiated in Dublin Bay. The marine restoration project is focused on restoring native oyster habitats to Dublin Bay and…
“Minister
Minister of State Seán Canney has turned the sod on a new €7.03 million Coast Guard station at Greystones, Co. Wicklow. He was joined at the ceremony by Kevin Boxer Moran, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works.…
“Greystones Harbour,
Tánaiste Simon Harris and two ministers of state will “break the ground” for construction of the new Irish Coast Guard station in Greystones, Co Wicklow, next Tuesday (Nov 18). Greystones is home to Mr Harris, and he will be accompanied…
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Medium southerly winds, a spring tide and a choppy sea provided ideal conditions for day two of the BJ Marine 2025 Taste of Greystones Regatta that concluded with strong fleets across four IRC classes and tight racing over three races,…
“Johnnie
The first of three races of the weekend's BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta was sailed in light winds off the County Wicklow coast on Saturday afternoon (August 23rd), with Dun Laoghaire visitors coming out top in three of the…
There were lively breezes for the 17 RS 200s and 26 RS Fevas for their National Championships at Greystones Harbour Sailing Club
Greystones Sailing Club played host to an action-packed weekend (10–11 August) for the RS200 and RS Feva fleets, drawing 17 RS200s and 26 RS Fevas to the east coast for their National Championships. The combination of lively breezes, strong race…
BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta in County Wicklow will take place on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th August
This year’s BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta in County Wicklow will take place on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th August. Early bird rates (of just €75) available up to Monday, 11th August The BJ Marine Taste of Greystones always…
2025 GP14 Leinster champions Ger Owens and Mel Morris
The GP14 Ireland class decided to take a break from linking in with the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, where, on alternate years, the GP14 Leinster Championship has been run since 2017. The 2025 GP14 Leinsters took place last weekend at…
The 2011 built canting keel Opal is for sale
The Greystones Harbour OPAL, a state-of-the-art racing yacht and a regular competitor over the past few seasons in Irish offshore and coastal races, is for sale. Designed by the renowned Greg Elliott and expertly built by Knierim in Germany, OPAL…
British Marine Federation's Tony Dye (left) presents James Kirwan, representing both the IMF and Greystones Harbour Marina with his Intermediate Marina Managers course certificate. 
Following a new agreement between the British Marine and the Irish Marine Federation (IMF), the first IMF member has taken advantage of this agreement to complete a British Marine-hosted course. James Kirwan completed the Intermediate Marina Managers course, representing both…
Frank Whelan's Archambault A31 Crazy Diamond was the winner in Class One of County Wicklow's 2024 BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta
Like the weekend weather-hit Dublin Bay and Howth regattas, County Wicklow's 2024 BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta was a one-day affair for the 50-boat fleet due to gale-force westerly winds.  In a new addition for 2024, the annual fixture featured…
Usain Boat of Marty O'Leary, Paddy Blackley, Brian Fenlon and Tom Moran retained their Hunter Formula One National Title at BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta
The Hunter Formula One Nationals 2024, ook place on 23rd, 24th and 25th of August, as part of the BJ Marine Taste of Greystones Regatta on Saturday, August 24th. The racing was run by Wexford's Michael Conway, ably backed up…
RS400s race downwind under  kites in a blustery northwesterly at the Greystones Sailing Club hosted exciting RS Dinghy Sprint Championships
This past Saturday, the RS400 and RS200 Eastern Sprint Championships at Greystones Sailing Club showcased thrilling dinghy sailing action off the County Wicklow coast. A total of 19 boats participated, from both the 200s to 400s. The day promised 12-18…
In the early 2000s with the arrival of classes such as the RS, the Enterprise dinghy began a steady decline from which it has never recovered but this June am Irish class reunion is planned at Greystones Sailing Club
The Enterprise sailing dinghy was designed by Jack Holt in 1956. Early that year, it rocked the sailing world when two Enterprises sailed from Dover to Calais in the middle of the night. The class quickly became extremely popular, and…
The National Yacht Club's first 'Cruise in Company' sail of the season saw an impressive turnout of 20 boats in Scotsman's Bay at Dun Laoghaire Harbour for a sail to Greystones Harbour in County Wicklow on Sunday, May 5th
The National Yacht Club's first 'Cruise in Company' sail of the season saw an impressive turnout of 20 boats. The boats gathered at Scotsman's Bay on Sunday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. before embarking on a leisurely 12-mile journey south…
Greystones Harbour Marina in County Wicklow
Greystones Harbour Marina in County Wicklow wants to appoint a new marina manager. The marina opened in 2013 and has grown consistently to become a busy 230 berth marina with 24-hour access and fuel on site. Marine experience is desirable,…